Kenneth E Saum, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Lynchburg, VA

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Kenneth E Saum, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Lynchburg, Virginia. He went to Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Centra Medical Group Llc and his current practice location is 2410 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (434) 200-2212.

Kenneth E Saum is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101840531) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1255312609.

Contact Information

Kenneth E Saum, MD
2410 Atherholt Rd,
Lynchburg, VA 24501-2148
(434) 200-2212
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKenneth E Saum
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience36 Years
Location2410 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kenneth E Saum attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255312609
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/04/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244299311
  • Enrollment ID: I20050628000258

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kenneth E Saum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255312609NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 036111948 (Illinois)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 0101840531 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Centra Health Home Health ServicesLynchburg, VAHome health agency
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen HospitalLynchburg, VAHospital
Centra Southside Community Hospital, IncFarmville, VAHospital
Centra Bedford Memorial HospitalBedford, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Centra Medical Group Llc4789606088713

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Kenneth E Saum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentra Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649228966
PECOS PAC ID: 4789606088
Enrollment ID: O20051230000147

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Kenneth E Saum is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kenneth E Saum, MD
2010 Atherholt Rd,
Lynchburg, VA 24501-1106

Ph: () -		Kenneth E Saum, MD
2410 Atherholt Rd,
Lynchburg, VA 24501-2148

Ph: (434) 200-2212

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